It's home!

oldodge · 01-21-2005

Just got home from the shop with my new 2005 1500 Classic. It is 0 degrees here in PA. I rode the bike from the trailer into the garage, about 15 yards, and it is frigid out there. It is good to have it home. Now all I need is some cooperation from the weatherman. Oh well, guess I should go check out some accessories online................

SteveA · 01-21-2005

Congratulations. They're beautiful bikes. Hope you will have many miles of great riding. Remember to winterize her!
Safe riding

**Spok** · 01-21-2005

Time for a celebration, break out the cigars, there's a new baby in town and we need to have a party...but seriously...GREAT NEWS!

**2WheelFun** · 01-21-2005

oldodge....Congratulations on your new bike!

Sorry to hear about the lousy temps. That is what we were having until this week and now we are in the 40's with dry roads so I have been enjoying riding for the past 3 days. It's suppose to cloud up tomorrow and rain in the evening so I'm going to try and ride again tomorrow. Have to take advantage of it while it's possible.

Good luck with your new bike. How about some pictures?

MotoLappa · 01-21-2005

Congratulations on your new bike. Looks like you made it home just in time. Its 8 degrees here in Lancaster, PA with a bunch of snow on the way.

Scotty Luv · 01-21-2005

Congrats!!!

You're gonna love it! I loved my Classic and the only thing I would have had different was fuel injection. As I understand it the '05 comes with that.

Here's hopping for warm, dry, salt-free roads in your near future.

Scott

Kenny · 01-21-2005

Alright Oldodge,get your chrome list out and start ordering,then post pics. of the all new 1500.. Congrats to ya!!!!!!

JoeNomad1 · 01-21-2005

Congratulations. Think about all the accessories you can order and put on that baby. Hope the weather cooperates and you get to ride.

Mangler · 01-21-2005

Congrats on your new bike,have fun with all the accessories post some pics soon.

woodchucks800 · 01-21-2005

congrats oldodge , post some pics when you can . which color did you get ,black or silver?

Knightrider · 01-22-2005

Hey OlDodge
Best of luck to you. Now its time to smoke that credit card. Hey, check out www.scootworlks.com They have some real nice stuff . I bought their handle bar risers for my 800, they let you sit back just enough. Real nice product and very nice people to talk to.

Bud · 01-22-2005

And a "whole bucket load of attaboys" from me to !!! I live in Carlisle, so I can certainly sympathize with the temp and projected snow fall deals ! The great part is that it's now yours, and home where it belongs, right? Many happy trails and miles of smiles !

kyhick1 · 01-22-2005

Congrats on your new bike......if its not snowing and the roads are clear bundle up and goooo for it....

Ride Safe and Ride Sane!!!!

Heather

brian · 01-22-2005

Congrats!!!! Putting on some chrome or performance parts makes the winter a little better.

Mac · 01-22-2005

Congrats on the new bike, I'm in the same boat. Brought mine home about 2 weeks ago. It now has 12 miles on it, 12 cold miles I might add. Last night we got about 10 inches of snow so I'll only be dreaming of riding for a while. Hope the heated gloves I ordered get here soon.

oldodge · 01-22-2005

Thanks everyone! I got the Silver color, looks awesome. My daughter just saw it (she is 14) and she loves it. Wants to ride NOW! Problem is, it is snowing and blowing with single digit temps. All the accessories I have looked at are only listed up to 2004 models. Anyone know if '04 and '05 models are alike other than the FI? Still smiling...............

**Spok** · 01-22-2005

I'd not want to bet that the 04 carb'd parts will fit on the 05 FI...from a previous post to me in another topic, I was told that the FI lightbar wont fit on the carb'd bikes....I can't be sure for sure tho

*ispeed77* · 01-22-2005

congrats on the new ride dodge, at least she's home now !

Alex214 · 01-22-2005

Congrats!!! ..... I have her sister! Just fyi, most accessories HAVE to be for the FI (i.e. windshield and light bar in catalog are same as for the '02 FI, I called Kawasaki and checked). My baby, "Gracie", is also silver. My friends kept telling me to get the black one. Glad to hear I am not the only one that preferred the silver. Hope you love your bike as much as I do mine. Only thing I would have changed is to have dual front discs, but Gracie stops just fine, so why am I whinning?

Alex214 · 01-22-2005

Sorry to keep double-posting, but I forgot to mention. If you are shorter like me (5'9), u might wanna check out the Phat Riser II's. I got mine at http://www.scootworks.com/ . They made all the difference in the world. I am more comfy, my arms aren't always fully extended now, and I feel like I have MUCH better control of Gracie. I can't imagine not having them, now. They were so simple to install, even I did it myself, and I know nothin about working on bikes !

Happy riding, my friend.

01-21-2005	#1 (permalink)
oldodge Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 373	It's home! Just got home from the shop with my new 2005 1500 Classic. It is 0 degrees here in PA. I rode the bike from the trailer into the garage, about 15 yards, and it is frigid out there. It is good to have it home. Now all I need is some cooperation from the weatherman. Oh well, guess I should go check out some accessories online................

01-21-2005	#2 (permalink)
SteveA Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 459	Congratulations. They're beautiful bikes. Hope you will have many miles of great riding. Remember to winterize her! Safe riding __________________ Steve '04 Meanie

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,534	Time for a celebration, break out the cigars, there's a new baby in town and we need to have a party...but seriously...GREAT NEWS! __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

01-21-2005	#4 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	oldodge....Congratulations on your new bike! Sorry to hear about the lousy temps. That is what we were having until this week and now we are in the 40's with dry roads so I have been enjoying riding for the past 3 days. It's suppose to cloud up tomorrow and rain in the evening so I'm going to try and ride again tomorrow. Have to take advantage of it while it's possible. Good luck with your new bike. How about some pictures? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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MotoLappa Top Gear Full Throttle BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 306	Congratulations on your new bike. Looks like you made it home just in time. Its 8 degrees here in Lancaster, PA with a bunch of snow on the way. __________________ 04 Mean Streak Custom Paint 03 ZX6R custom painted. Sold (avatar) LTZ400

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Scotty Luv Professor Luv - On His Toes Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,096	Congrats!!! You're gonna love it! I loved my Classic and the only thing I would have had different was fuel injection. As I understand it the '05 comes with that. Here's hopping for warm, dry, salt-free roads in your near future. Scott __________________ - '06 ZX-6R 636 Titanium, red alloy wheels and tribal graphics - '04 Nomad Metallic dark bronze

01-21-2005	#7 (permalink)
Kenny Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 484	Alright Oldodge,get your chrome list out and start ordering,then post pics. of the all new 1500.. Congrats to ya!!!!!! __________________ Kenny in North Carolina.......... _________________________________________ ---Our 4 Kids--- 2003-1500 Vulcan Classic (Cosmic Illusion Red) 2003-750 Shadow Ace (Candy Orange) 1979-Honda CM400A (Oldie Goldie) 1995-Black Lab (dog named Pooh) ----------------------------------------------- ''''''''''''Just Riding For Fun'''''''''''''

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JoeNomad1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fl weather I've been waiting for! Posts: 875	Congratulations. Think about all the accessories you can order and put on that baby. Hope the weather cooperates and you get to ride. __________________ 99 Green Nomad VH Dual Baggers Extra Chrome Bits Hi Five Air Cleaner

01-21-2005	#9 (permalink)
Mangler Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 524	Congrats on your new bike,have fun with all the accessories post some pics soon. __________________ 2005 MeanStreak Black + Goodies... Later... Mangler

01-21-2005	#10 (permalink)
woodchucks800 Go Hogs!! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2004 Location: Garfield,Arkansas Posts: 4,670	congrats oldodge , post some pics when you can . which color did you get ,black or silver?

01-22-2005	#11 (permalink)
Knightrider Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 159	Congradulations Hey OlDodge Best of luck to you. Now its time to smoke that credit card. Hey, check out www.scootworlks.com They have some real nice stuff . I bought their handle bar risers for my 800, they let you sit back just enough. Real nice product and very nice people to talk to.

01-22-2005	#12 (permalink)
Bud Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 229	And a "whole bucket load of attaboys" from me to !!! I live in Carlisle, so I can certainly sympathize with the temp and projected snow fall deals ! The great part is that it's now yours, and home where it belongs, right? Many happy trails and miles of smiles !

01-22-2005	#13 (permalink)
kyhick1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cummings, GA Posts: 837	Congrats on your new bike......if its not snowing and the roads are clear bundle up and goooo for it.... Ride Safe and Ride Sane!!!! Heather __________________ Extremely Blessed and Glad to Be alive!!! 1981 Kz550a 1982 KZ750 Spectre 1984 BMW R80RT 1980 Honda 100 Dirt

01-22-2005	#14 (permalink)
brian Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belmont NH Posts: 196	Congrats!!!! Putting on some chrome or performance parts makes the winter a little better. __________________ 2002 Meanstreak Mustang seat Tornado air kit License plate clean up kit Thunder Mfg fuel processor Hard Krome 3" Big Straights

01-22-2005	#15 (permalink)
Mac Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 46	Come on spring Congrats on the new bike, I'm in the same boat. Brought mine home about 2 weeks ago. It now has 12 miles on it, 12 cold miles I might add. Last night we got about 10 inches of snow so I'll only be dreaming of riding for a while. Hope the heated gloves I ordered get here soon.

01-22-2005	#16 (permalink)
oldodge Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 373	Thanks everyone! I got the Silver color, looks awesome. My daughter just saw it (she is 14) and she loves it. Wants to ride NOW! Problem is, it is snowing and blowing with single digit temps. All the accessories I have looked at are only listed up to 2004 models. Anyone know if '04 and '05 models are alike other than the FI? Still smiling...............

01-22-2005	#17 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,534	I'd not want to bet that the 04 carb'd parts will fit on the 05 FI...from a previous post to me in another topic, I was told that the FI lightbar wont fit on the carb'd bikes....I can't be sure for sure tho __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

01-22-2005	#18 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 30,712	congrats on the new ride dodge, at least she's home now ! __________________ In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

01-22-2005	#19 (permalink)
Alex214 Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 439	Congrats!!! ..... I have her sister! Just fyi, most accessories HAVE to be for the FI (i.e. windshield and light bar in catalog are same as for the '02 FI, I called Kawasaki and checked). My baby, "Gracie", is also silver. My friends kept telling me to get the black one. Glad to hear I am not the only one that preferred the silver. Hope you love your bike as much as I do mine. Only thing I would have changed is to have dual front discs, but Gracie stops just fine, so why am I whinning? __________________ :grin: 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI :shock: ... aka "Gracie" :wink: F&S Windshield & Lowers PhatRiser II's F&S Backrest/ Rack Lindby Engine Guard Kuryakyn Hiway Pegs Coasters Protac Driver Backrest Vista Cruise Navy Vet God Bless America !

01-22-2005	#20 (permalink)
Alex214 Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 439	Sorry to keep double-posting, but I forgot to mention. If you are shorter like me (5'9), u might wanna check out the Phat Riser II's. I got mine at http://www.scootworks.com/ . They made all the difference in the world. I am more comfy, my arms aren't always fully extended now, and I feel like I have MUCH better control of Gracie. I can't imagine not having them, now. They were so simple to install, even I did it myself, and I know nothin about working on bikes ! Happy riding, my friend. __________________ :grin: 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI :shock: ... aka "Gracie" :wink: F&S Windshield & Lowers PhatRiser II's F&S Backrest/ Rack Lindby Engine Guard Kuryakyn Hiway Pegs Coasters Protac Driver Backrest Vista Cruise Navy Vet God Bless America !

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